Lee Yu in Z Route: Redemption
Lee Yu is an SSR Assault Backline damage dealer built around a grenade volley. The tier list page puts Lee Yu in C, with 3 of 6 lists agreeing and the others one step higher. The attack stat is strong for an SSR, but the passive works only against monsters, so most sources say the hero is not worth heavy investment.
Lee Yu Skills
Lee Yu has the standard four skills. Only the 5 grenades of the active skill are confirmed by more than one source, so the other values below come from a single guide and are marked as such. Level and star rules are on the heroes page.
| Skill | Type | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Dual Pistols | Auto attack | Shoots with two pistols every 1.3 seconds, filling the time between grenade volleys. |
| Frag Grenade | Active skill | Hurls 5 grenades at random enemies, 7 at 2 stars and 9 at 4 stars. Cooldown 9.1 seconds. |
| Martial Arts Family | Passive, personal | More damage to monsters, 33.25% at skill level 30 and a further 3% to 15% from stars. No effect against players. |
| Wasteland Wanderer | Specialty (ace) skill | Gives Lee Yu 10% more ATK, DEF and HP after level 31 and 4 stars. |
Damage per grenade is quoted as 16.1% of ATK at skill level 30 and 8.35% at level 5. The two figures describe the same skill at different levels, which is why the table gives hit counts and no damage percentage.
Skill Priority
- Frag Grenade. Star it through 4 stars, because that is the step that reaches 9 grenades per cast.
- Dual Pistols. A filler with a 1.3 second cycle.
- Martial Arts Family. Level it for campaign, where the monster bonus counts.
- Wasteland Wanderer. Take it at hero level 31 and 4 stars for the 10% stat bonus.
Stats and Role
A level 150 Lee Yu with 5 stars and no gear is listed by one guide at 16,518 ATK, 278,291 HP, 2,065 DEF and 351 command, for 845,558 power. Attack ranks second among the 12 SSR heroes and HP ranks eleventh. Keep Lee Yu off the tank tile, because the HP will not hold a front slot. The same guide rates Lee Yu Excellent in campaign and Good in PvP, bosses and arena.
Is Lee Yu Worth It?
For most accounts, no. A Russian-language review calls Lee Yu not worth the shards: the hero drops rarely, belongs to Assault, which is not the main faction early, and the passive is monster-only. Another site tells players to skip Lee Yu because grenade hits are weak at low skill levels. Raise Lee Yu only if the shards are already there and your main goal is campaign. Otherwise put them into a hero from the tier list that sits higher.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lee Yu good in Z Route Redemption?
Lee Yu is decent for campaign and weak as an investment. The tier lists rate Lee Yu C, with 3 of 6 lists agreeing and the rest giving a B. Attack is among the best of the SSR heroes, but HP is low and the passive works only against monsters.
How many grenades does Frag Grenade throw?
Frag Grenade throws 5 grenades at random enemies at base. One guide lists 7 grenades at 2 stars and 9 at 4 stars. The damage per grenade depends on skill level, so guides quote different percentages. Star the skill through 4 stars if you decide to raise Lee Yu.
Which Lee Yu skill should I level first?
Frag Grenade first, since it is the active skill and the source of most damage. Dual Pistols comes second as filler, Martial Arts Family third, and Wasteland Wanderer last, when Lee Yu hits level 31 with 4 stars and gains 10% more stats.
How do I get Lee Yu?
No English source says how to get Lee Yu. A Russian-language review notes that Lee Yu drops rarely. Check the in-game events and shops for shards, and read the heroes page for how shards and stars work before you spend anything.
Is Lee Yu worth upgrading?
Usually not. A Russian-language review calls Lee Yu not worth the resources: shards are rare, the Assault faction is not the main early choice and the passive helps only against monsters. A second site says to skip Lee Yu because the grenade hits are weak at low skill levels. Keep Lee Yu for campaign if you already own the hero.